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J948 GCA

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,928 mi
Last recorded5,928 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 GCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 5,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 5,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 5,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 4,549 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 4,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 3,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 3,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 3,504 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 3,493 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 3,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in steering shaft

Pass 15 Aug 2017 2,711 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 2,265 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 1,804 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 963 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,355 miles

slight play in stearing colum top bush

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,687 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 94,303 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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J948 GCA is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J948 GCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J948 GCA?

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What year was J948 GCA registered?

J948 GCA is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J948 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J948 GCA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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